Diagnosis and Testing

A practical guide to diagnosing B12 deficiency in clinical practice. Learn to interpret serum B12 results in context, understand when to use functional markers like MMA and homocysteine, and apply current NICE and BSH guidance to real patient scenarios.

30 minutes4 sections1 CPD Points

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Module Contents

This module consists of 4 sections

Introduction to B12 Testing

Video • 5 min

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Interpreting Results

Interactive • 10 min

Diagnostic Algorithms

Content • 10 min

Assessment

Quiz • 5 min

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Apply NICE CKS and BSH diagnostic criteria
Interpret serum B12 and related test results
Identify when functional markers are needed
Understand the limitations of B12 testing
Develop a systematic diagnostic approach

Topics Covered

Serum B12: interpretation and limitations

MMA and homocysteine as functional markers

Holotranscobalamin (active B12)

Anti-intrinsic factor and anti-parietal cell antibodies

NICE and BSH diagnostic algorithms

When to treat empirically

Coming Soon

Expected Q2 2026

Module Information

Duration30 min

LevelIntermediate

AudienceHealthcare Professionals

CPD Points1

AccreditationCPD Accreditation (In Progress)

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